Cat Recovery Spay

Please read this leaflet carefully and keep it as a reference. If you have any queries please contact the surgery.

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What to expect following an anaesthetic and surgery:

Your pet will be returned to you fully conscious but still may feel drowsy and sleep for the rest of the evening
A small light meal may be offered in the evening. Normal diet may be resumed the following day unless you have been instructed otherwise. NB: As neutered cats have a tendency to become obese, it is advisable to reduce your cat’s food by about 20%. Start reducing the food in one months time, once he is back to his usual self and recovered from the operation
The clipping of fur at the site of intravenous injections and surgery is routine; expect the fur to re-grow in 6 - 8 weeks
A slight discharge from a wound is normal over the first few hours, however is there is excessive bleeding, discharge, redness or extreme lethargy please telephone the surgery for advice
If your cat has been given medication, follow the instructions and complete the course even if your cat appears to be better
Please make an appointment for a post-operative check up in _________ days
Stitches are to be removed in 10 days. To discourage your cat from licking at wounds and bandages a buster collar has been provided. Please keep this on your cat as instructed
Please keep your cat rested for 48 hours, and allow exercise only until the stitches have been removed, telephone us if you have any concerns

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